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Shayan Kazemi
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Missing Persons Details
Missing Person
Shayan Kazemi
Alias Used
Shayn Kaviani, Asgar Kazemi, Askar Kazemi
Last Seen
September 25, 2011
Case Status
Classification
Unknown Missing
Intake Date
October 24, 2021
Source of Record
Medical Conditions
Kazemi has Type 2 Diabetes and takes medication to manage it. He is known to smoke cigarettes, at one point, approximately two packs a day.
Location
City
Istanbul
Country
Turkey
Physical Description
Current Age
64
Race
Gender
Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Brown
Height
5'4"
Weight
200lbs
Distinguishing Features
Kazemi was known to speak English, Turkish, Spanish, Japanese, Persian (Farsi). He has large brown moles on top of his left wrist and on his right temple. Kazemi's hair color is more specifically described as brown with graying (short beard and mustache).
Last Seen Wearing
Kazemi was last seen wearing a blue, striped shirt and a gray suit. He's known to wear a necklace with a gold cross.
Details of Disappearance
According to open source information, Shayan Kazemi departed the United States from Los Angeles, California, on 09/24/2011. He arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, on 09/24/2011, and last made contact with his family by telephone on 09/25/2011, from the Istanbul Royal Hotel, Aksaray Caddesi No. 16,
34480 Laleli, Istanbul, Turkey.
Kazemi has not been heard from since that time. ***The United States Government is offering a reward of up to $200,000 for information leading directly to the safe location, recovery, and return of Shayan Kazemi.***
34480 Laleli, Istanbul, Turkey.
Kazemi has not been heard from since that time. ***The United States Government is offering a reward of up to $200,000 for information leading directly to the safe location, recovery, and return of Shayan Kazemi.***
Case Numbers
Verified with Law Enforcement
Yes
Local Police
1135584 - Madera Police Department
Police Contact Information
US Consulate Istanbul
Regional Security Officer (RSO)
+90 212 335 90 00
FBI Information
FBI Field Office Division
Washington Field Office (WFO)
(202) 278-2000
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Be Advised
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